Ron Heifetz here presents two versions of a
speech George Bush might have made on drug problems in America.
The first version, essentially as Bush gave it, shows the
"technical fix." The second, which Heifetz believes reflects an
"adaptive" leadership style preferred by some Bush staff,
encourages people to take responsiblility for change. "We need
to help politicians learn how to challenge citizens, without
losing their political career," Heifetz says.

During the winter of 1992-93, two men on
opposite sides of the Timber Wars in the Feather River
watershed began a conversation that eventually included others
and continues to this day. One, a self-described "environmental
wacko" lawyer. The other, a county supervisor, businessman, and
timber industry advocate. They knew it was time to stop the
decay that was spreading throughout their communities. Their
conversation spread like wildfire.

All the ingredients are in place for a new
"integral" culture, according to researcher Paul Ray. Some 44
million in the US alone are people Paul Ray has identified as
"Cultural Creatives," through his public opinion research. This
article is adapted from his report to the Fetzer Institute and
the Institute of Noetic Sciences, and from an article on the
report that appeared in the Noetic Sciences
Review.

What sets apart those who are making a
difference is their clarity and courage. Even in a time when
fear rules our lives and radically changes our society, these
people don’t lose sight of another way.